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P&O Cruises takes delivery of Adonia.

May 04, 2011 No Comments by Jane

P&O Cruises has taken delivery of the latest addition to its fleet, Adonia, today May 3 at 3pm. Adonia is currently in the Bahamas undertaking a refit before coming to Southampton for her inaugural celebrations and maiden season. At 30,000 tonnes and carrying just 710 passengers, Adonia is able to reach many lesser visited, off [...]

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Cunard Prepares for Royal Wedding Celebrations at Sea

Apr 28, 2011 No Comments by Jane

Cunard plan to celebrate the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William in style with 6,600 guests onboard. In view of Cunard’s long association with the British Royal family, it is fitting that the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton should be celebrated with enthusiasm and aplomb on all three of the company’s ships. Flagship Queen [...]

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Hugh Bonneville To Take The Stage At Adonias Launch

Apr 27, 2011 No Comments by Jane

Hugh Bonneville, celebrated star of ITV’s ‘Downton Abbey’ will act as master of ceremonies at the naming ceremony for P&O Cruises newest ship Adonia, on May 21, 2011. Hugh will share the spotlight with Adonia’s godmother, Dame Shirley Bassey, DBE, as he welcomes her to the stage to name the ship with the official bottle [...]

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Grand Princess Drydock Video Journal

Apr 13, 2011 No Comments by Jane

Princess cruises shares a behind the scenes look at the dramatic 24 day makeover of Grand Princess. A daily dry dock videao will be hosted by Cruise Director Martyn Ross. Experience the the ships remarkable transformation, piece by peice. This is the first in a series of video’s that highlight the progress of Grand Princess [...]

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P&O Cruises Azura Celebrates 1st Birthday with little help from her Godmother

Apr 11, 2011 No Comments by Jane

April 10 marked the first full year in service for P&O Cruises Azura. To celebrate, Godmother Darcey Bussell sent a specially signed birthday card to the ship, Captain and crew. The card, signed: “Happy 1st Birthday Azura! I wish I could be with you all. Have a wonderful celebration. Love Darcey” will be displayed on [...]

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P&O Cruises hosts largest Royal Wedding party at sea

Apr 08, 2011 No Comments by Jane

More than 12,800 Brits will be travelling with P&O Cruises on April 29, meaning the largest collective wedding celebration at sea. The six ships will be cruising as far apart as the Panama Canal to Palma, the Atlantic to the Bay of Biscay.

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P&O Adonia – Award winning British Fizz to be used for a very British ship naming

Mar 23, 2011 No Comments by Jane

In a celebration of all things British, Britain’s favourite cruise line, P&O Cruises, has chosen the Balfour Brut Rosé from Hush Heath Estate for the naming ceremony of its newest ship, Adonia, in May.

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P&O Cruises reveals details of a new look Oriana

Mar 07, 2011 No Comments by Jane

P&O Cruises has announced that when Oriana is transformed into a ship exclusively for adults in November this year, the ship will feature a different select dining restaurant, Ocean Grill by Marco Pierre White.

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P&O Cruises Grand Event

Mar 07, 2011 No Comments by Jane

175 years, seven ships, 15,000 passengers, one port, one day – a “Grand Event” P&O Cruises has announced details of “The Grand Event” on July 3, 2012, when the entire fleet of seven ships will be docked together in its home port of Southampton for the first time in the company’s history.

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Agent Achievement Awards 2011 Finalists

Mar 04, 2011 No Comments by Jane

Finalists have been announced for another major national travel industry award, and I am delighted to be one of the five finalists for the Homeworker of the Year award. A great achievement in itself, given the number of agents across the UK!

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